The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 426
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 67.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- GREATER MANCHESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alex Reed
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
49 Parkstead Drive, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 5QN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmManchester Communication Academy
Secondary · Very close
St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 605m away
St Augustine's CofE Primary School
Primary · 619m away
Saviour CofE Primary School
Primary · 700m away
St Malachy's RC Primary School
Primary · 807m away
Collyhurst Nursery School
Nursery · 967m away
Oasis Academy Temple
Primary · 1.0km away
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Manchester Communication Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Manchester Communication Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Manchester Communication Primary Academy?
Manchester Communication Primary Academy currently has 426 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Manchester Communication Primary Academy take?
Manchester Communication Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Manchester Communication Primary Academy?
Manchester Communication Primary Academy is in Manchester, M9 5QN, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Manchester Communication Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Manchester Communication Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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